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Tips & Advice

What are some questions to ask a daycare as part of the selection process?

In addition to questions about cost, ask any potential daycare provider about licensing or accreditations and qualifications. Other questions to consider:

What is the staff-to-child ratio?

How long have they been in business? (Longevity and stability are highly desirable)

Can you get references?

How safe is the center?

What plans are in place if a child gets sick?

What (if any) is the curriculum?

If transportation is necessary to get a child to or from the facility, what is the vehicle arrangement?

What are the visitation rules?

Are you closed during holidays?

What is your cancellation policy if we leave?

What if my child gets hurt while in your care?

What is a good caregiver-to-child ratio?

Having enough staff may be the most important part of any daycare provider. Having a staff-to-child ratio of 1:3 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:9 for preschool-aged children is considered ideal. Generally the rule is, the younger the children the higher the caregiver-to-child ratio. Having more than that can be fine, but less than that is not.

How much does daycare cost?

The typical cost of full-time daycare is around $1,000 a month. That’s the average – you can spend more or less depending on your location, the type of daycare your child is attending, and if it is full or part-time. Also be sure to ask if it’s a year-round daycare. If it’s not, or they are closed for certain holidays, you will need to arrange for additional childcare coverage.

What steps do daycares take to keep children safe?

Daycare safety should start with:

Adequate supervision of the children – having an appropriate staff-to-child ratio (1:3 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:9 for preschool-aged children).

A regular training plan in place for health and safety issues, including pediatric CPR and having first-aid certified staff present at all times, and that procedures are in place for handling medications and dosages carefully and accurately.

Making sure all poisons, drugs, and medications, as well as all toxic substances are safely removed from children’s reach.

Ensuring all toys and playground products are safe (and regularly cleaned) and age-appropriate.

Daycares should maintain a clean and sanitary environment to prevent the spread of germs and illnesses, including confirming with parents that kids are properly immunized, and having parents keep sick kids at home to prevent spreading illnesses. Many daycares also have stringent sign-in and sign-out procedures to make sure they know who is picking up (and dropping off) your child.

What is the difference between a licensed vs. an accredited daycare provider?

Licensed means the daycare program meets the minimum licensing standards that are set forth by the state – and licensing laws vary state-to-state. Accredited means the program meets the standards set forth by national groups like the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) or the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Usually the standards set forth by accreditation are higher than state-licensing regulations.

What is a good age for children to start daycare?

A good age to put your child into daycare can depend on several factors, including the length of maternity leave, your partner’s (if applicable) ability to care for the child, other childcare options available, your financial situation, and the child’s ability to handle separation from parents. Some daycares will take a child as young as 6 weeks. Some people prefer to wait until the child is 1.The reality is it depends on your child and your circumstances, and at what point you want to begin the process of developing social skills, etc. If you are considering daycare within the first 1-2 years, start looking seriously during pregnancy, as some can be very difficult to get into and have long waiting lists.

How should parents select a daycare program?

Your child’s foray into daycare can be a critical step in their development, so selecting the right program is vital. Are you looking for group daycare or in-home daycare? Is the program licensed or accredited Do you need part time or full time daycare? (Note that daycare is different from preschool, which can begin as early as age 2.) Group daycare is at a state-licensed facility, similar to a school, with kids of varying ages. Home daycare is run out of the caregiver’s own home and the providers are not necessarily licensed or trained. After you’ve decided which way to go, quality, cost, and -- depending on the family, religious affiliations -- are important considerations. Staff-to-child ratio is also important, especially for very young children. Do your research on the history of the daycare (longevity and low staff turnover are good signs). Start with location, cost, and program availability, and then dive into the quality of the daycare program, the qualifications of the staff, program philosophies (discipline, dealing with illnesses, etc.), personnel-to-child ratio, the facility and surrounding environment (including indoor and outdoor play areas), and security. Another area to consider is how your child will be getting to and from the facility. Commute can be a factor, especially if both parents work. If you think this is a lot to tackle, just remember: You still have the teen years to look forward to.

My 3 y/o is coming home with scraps on a daily basis and the workers don't know what happened. I have witnessed the teachers out back smoking while the kids go with out supervision. Other parents have talked to Jenifer as well and she dismisses the workers actions. DO NOT TAKE YOUR CHILD HERE. They are currently being investigated by CPS call for yourself.

When my son was attending this daycare we had continually problems with my son behavior. The owner Cheryl, never seem to know what was going on at the school. Cheryl was very unorganized. Would ask for paperwork and payments that were already given to her. When the school was closed by social services I had no where else to take my son and missed work for a week. Cheryl then said she would make it up to me. That she would pay me the tutition for the week that they were closed but when I decided to take my son to a new daycare she became very unprofessional. When I moved my son to a new daycare his behavior improved greatly. Cheryl was very hard to get a hold of, then said she didn't have the money. I still have yet to be refunded for the missed week and she still won't answer my messages. I also asked that she remove the pictures of my son from the business facebook page and she has yet to do so. I would not recommend this daycare to anyone. Cheryl is unprofessional and unorganized.

When I chose to remove my child from lil breeches home daycare that's when things became very unprofessional. I did not give her a two weeks notice; she mentioned that I still owed for two weeks as per contract even though my child would not be in her care. I wanted to do what was right so I asked her to show me the contract and I agreed to honor it. She never showed me the contract but kept telling me that I was not being fair with her. She also starting telling me that she wasn't able to feed her kids and pay her bills because of this. I expressed several times to her that I wanted to do what was right and work it out but I needed to see the contract that I had signed first. I also expressed that if the contract said I was to give a two weeks notice that I would pay her. She sent me a picture mail of a form stating that it was the contract. When I asked her to give it to me so I could read it and work it out with her she went around it. When I kept pressing to see the contract she admitted to not having it. I was upset and confused because she had no contract that I had signed stating that I owed for two weeks without giving a notice but was making me feel as though I was purposely trying to wrong her. I was hurt by this because I would never do such a thing. I work hard and I can afford to pay my bills including child care. When she realized that she couldn't hold me to a contract that didn't exist, the situation became even more unprofessional and uncomfortable for me. She started sending me text telling me that she had to pay her bills and feed her children. She also told me it was just like having a job and giving your employer a two weeks notice. I was shocked when she made the comparison, employers can not hold an employee financially responsible if they quit without giving a notice if there is no contract that states otherwise. She does not know business. After that she made it personal, she said it was courtesy. I agree with her, but courtesy is not an obligation, it is consideration. she didn't seem to understand the difference. I still tried to work it out with her despite she had not given be courtesy the day she didn't pick up my child, didn't properly notifiy me and I had to find other child care which made me late for work. Two days later she said I owed her for a week of daycare stating that I was a week behind and repeating that she couldn't feed her children and pay her bills. Now I started to see this is just act of desperation and it was pathetic. She never mentioned that I was week behind until this point. I reviewed my check records and couldn't find any evidence to support this. I wanted to do the right thing so I asked for help from a family member who is an accountant to help me work it out with her. She agreed and wanted to speak with her to settle it. When I mentioned this to her she refused to answer her phone and attacked me saying that I wanted to leave on bad terms and that I had wronged her. Her behavior was uncivil. She also started bringing up things she had bought for my child. This was just low and now I was just done with this woman. I never attacked her or even mention any of the so many things that I was dissatisfied with while she cared for my child. I couldn't believe she had took it to that level. I never once said I wasn't going tot pay her if indeed it was proven that I owed. She created unnecessary drama and stress in my life. She is not intelligent enough to conduct business in a professional manner. Her lack of professionalism made it impossible for me to work it out with her. In the end it was worth it for me to write and mail her a check for the one week she said I owed for being behind and cutting off all ties. Her behavior towards me after I decided to pull my child out makes me thinks that my child was only a paycheck to her. I recommend parents finding professional daycare providers.

This is the best place to be... other than minor complaints that were made by disgruntled ex employees who were fired within good reason, without a doubt this owner has worked hard to get the right qualified staff for the job. My 2 children attend this school, the staff are wonderful, they treat the children with care and respect, most importantly they make sure safety comes first. I checked out other centers nearby, most of them had serious citations over them, makes me wonder why Social Services didnt shut those places down. I wouldnt trust any other center than this one. owner has over 15+ in child care experienced and is over qualified in every way shape and form.

I tried getting my daughter enrolled in this program but after i was shown a few complaint were social services came in, about how they do not have licensed teachers and that they would leave the children unattended at nap time and that some children were not being changed though out the course of the day, I requested my money back that held my daughters spot. Now keep in mind i had not filled out any paper work saying that this money was non refundable and just getting a receipt that had no mention on it about the non refundable policy even tho i gave them a 4 mouth notice so they could fill the spot i would not recommend this place they are not honest people and they do not run a very good business. So not only i lose out on $100 but after asking for the money i found out i had to move back to TX do to my daughters father passing they still refused to give me the money back! Don't let them fool you the way they did me, good people do not do things like this! Sincerely, Katie

Christina A RodriguezI have to say this is the best daycare my boys have ever been to. The teachers are amazing they treat my babies like there own, my boys love going to school and can't wait to go back the next day. Cheryl is amazing the things she wants for her daycare truly are amazing I give it five stars!!!!!!!